Written on September 22nd, 2005 at 03:09 pm by Darren Rowse
Another Six Figure Blogger Goes Public
Wow – I just got back some answers to an interview I have conducted with a ProBlogger and I’m really excited about publishing them.
Why?
Well while I know of a few bloggers making six figures directly from their blogging – I don’t know many who are willing to go public about it. This person is and luckily for me I get to break the news with this interview.
Who is it?
You’ll find out in about 8 hours – and I have a feeling that a few people will be surprised.
Update: Looks like this has gotten some people interested – they’re guessing who it is in comments below – so lets have some fun with it.
I’ll give a ProBlogger T-Shirt to the first person to leave a comment guessing who the interview is with. You get one guess per person. I’ll announce the winner (and the correct answer) when I post the interview at 1am my time tonight.
Update II – Ok – no one got the answer – its Manolo.
49 Responses to “Another Six Figure Blogger Goes Public” - Add Yours
Vix
September 22nd, 2005 3:14 pm
The suspense is killing me!
BankLocater
September 22nd, 2005 3:25 pm
I hate to steal your thunder Darren but yes everyone it is me.
I kid I kid!
Who is it?
Raymond
September 22nd, 2005 3:29 pm
I’m fascinated – who is it?
I’ll be logging on in 8 hours to find out!
Can we guess? Will you tell us if we get it?
I think it is Jon from Mobile Tracker
Jon Gales
September 22nd, 2005 3:57 pm
Raymond: Nope not me. My luck depends on what ad deals are landed for the holiday season.
Paul Short
September 22nd, 2005 4:02 pm
Pete Rojas from Engadget.
BTW, I’m a size large ;-)
Darren Rowse
September 22nd, 2005 4:24 pm
hehe – nice one Paul :-)
I’m sure he’s on that kind of money – but would he give me an interview is the big question? :-)
Martin (HomeOfficeVoice)
September 22nd, 2005 4:53 pm
1am your time – I’m in the same timezone as you – guess I’ll have to stay up.
My guess: John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing fame
Alex Blonski
September 22nd, 2005 4:53 pm
I’m gonna say Xeni from boing boing ;)
Dan Sherman
September 22nd, 2005 5:09 pm
I make 4 figures. Just two more figures to go. :-)
I suspect it’s Glenn Reynolds. I know Koz makes WAY more than that, but he wouldn’t give you an interview, I’m sure. He’s too busy hating.
Can’t wait to hear who it is.
Miha
September 22nd, 2005 5:50 pm
Hm, let me think, … I’m sure it’s not me because you didn’t interview me jet (maybe it’s because I need some more zeros).
Common Darren, tell us!
Chris Hanel
September 22nd, 2005 5:55 pm
I will be the one to say Dooce, just because she started with the ad thing very recently and i’d have to chuckle if she hit six figures right off the bat.
I’m 99% sure i’m wrong, but i’m thinking outside the blogbox on this one.
Danger Stevens
September 22nd, 2005 5:55 pm
I’m going way out on a limb here, but is it Heather Armstrong from Dooce? I know her traffic levels are way up there and she has ads now.
duncan
September 22nd, 2005 6:30 pm
Andy Wibbels?
LiewCF?
HART
September 22nd, 2005 6:45 pm
My guess is that it’s a woman, and Jen. If it’s not Jen, but it is a woman, can just send me the front half of the T-Shirt?
Ozh
September 22nd, 2005 7:10 pm
Randy Charles Morin ?
I’m sizing XL.
jared l.
September 22nd, 2005 7:19 pm
somebody from the gawker media ?
Darren Rowse
September 22nd, 2005 7:23 pm
Duncan – One guess per person :-)
Jared – Names please :-)
Hart – More than a Gender required :-)
This is fun
Allan Burns
September 22nd, 2005 7:27 pm
I think it is a blogger, you know, the one who makes six figures with their popular blog.
John (SYNTAGMA)
September 22nd, 2005 7:29 pm
I’ll go for Andy Wibbels. As a partner in 6-fig blogging he’d need to be up to speed, wouldn’t he, and also get it out into the blogosphere. I’ll be waiting for Postman Pat. :-)
colbert
September 22nd, 2005 8:01 pm
let me guess…Arieanna Foley from http://sheknowsbest.com/
jared l.
September 22nd, 2005 8:15 pm
Alrite, here i go again… Elizabeth Spiers from media bistro, former gawker editor
Matt
September 22nd, 2005 9:03 pm
It’s me! It’s me! Oh, wait… do the figures count if they are after the dot. And after the pennies. You know like into the hundred thousandths of a dollar? I’ll be glad to do an interview anytime with you, Darren, and explain how it is that I’ve built this empire of mine. Anytime. hehe
Thomas
September 22nd, 2005 9:33 pm
Nick Denton?
Or maybe Jen (but she isn’t really into blogging I believe)?
Lisa
September 22nd, 2005 9:35 pm
Is it Jen from Jensense? Since she writes about contextual advertising, it wouldn’t be that much of a stretch.
Randy Charles Morin
September 22nd, 2005 9:44 pm
Sorry Ohz, I’m not in that league yet.
Ahmad Haziq
September 22nd, 2005 9:59 pm
Pss, pss………tell me Darren quietly. Don’t let them hear us…..:P Hehe…
Anthony
September 22nd, 2005 10:45 pm
I’m still suprised anyone goes public with their income figures. The anonymity of doing business as a private concern especially with online business where aspects of one’s strategy and execution can be replicated somewhat easily is a strategic advantage for you as a business when competing against bigger competitors that have to disclose this info.
Hulk's Blog
September 22nd, 2005 10:49 pm
Hulk also curious which Puny Human making 6 figures.
Hulk says that is pretty SMASHING!
Hulk wonders if Huffington lady.
Robert Tatum
September 22nd, 2005 10:54 pm
Is it Matt Hughley from PVR Blog? He is blogging about a very familiar topic – TIVO
Beth
September 22nd, 2005 11:30 pm
I’m going to guess D. Keith Robinson.
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 12:04 am
1 hour to go people – and I’ll tell you no one has got it yet.
I’ll be generous and give you all one more guess :-)
Jon
September 23rd, 2005 12:16 am
Jensense ?
Pete
September 23rd, 2005 12:21 am
Ooo another hour. It’s pushing 1am.
All of my guesses have already been taken and knocked back :(
Thomas
September 23rd, 2005 12:32 am
Jon Gales?
Probably not but worth a try ;)
jesse
September 23rd, 2005 12:38 am
gizmodo
or
Reynolds
i have no clue
jared l.
September 23rd, 2005 12:45 am
DailyKos ?
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 12:56 am
not long now…
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 1:01 am
sorry – no cigar anyone. I’ll donate the t-shirt to charity :-)
jesse
September 23rd, 2005 1:23 am
albino blacksheep?
Bonnie
September 23rd, 2005 1:40 am
Andrew Sullivan? He had that fund-raising drive, so that probably doesn’t count, does it?
I want two guesses!
The Captain’s Quarters guy — Edward Morrissey?
Actually, it’s probably a blogger with several blogs in the technology and/or how-to arena.
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 1:46 am
OK – IT’S OVER – NO MORE GUESSES – THE INTERVIEW IS UP – NO ONE GOT IT!!!
jesse
September 23rd, 2005 2:01 am
are we allowed to know who?
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 2:22 am
Can’t you see the update above which points to the latest post on this site which went live an hour or so ago? here :-)
jesse
September 23rd, 2005 2:34 am
Indeed I can, unfortunatly I never thought to look…
Jim Turner
September 23rd, 2005 3:14 am
Ummmmmm was it dooce?
Heh…I just posted about her crossing over to the dark side.
Rob Barac
September 23rd, 2005 4:12 am
Is it Manolo of the infamous Shoe Blog?
Redd
September 23rd, 2005 5:37 am
XXL
Darren Rowse
Darren Rowse
September 23rd, 2005 8:51 am
LOL – you people need to read posts and comments a little more carefully :-)
Manish
January 28th, 2008 2:21 am
Nice suspense u had created.but now there are many more in six figures
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